Holly Near - Singer and Activist

photo of Holly Near on the cover of her latest CD "Show Up"

Holly Near has put in more than 4 decades advocating and training for peace and justice through her music. With more than 27 recordings, she has spoken out on a diverse rainbow of issues and provided inspiration and fuel for millions of workers for improving our world....

Holly does more than "just sing" - she enlightens and trains. In addition to concerts, she provides experiences like "Change of Heart: The Art of Activism--A talk with song" and her "Demystifying Activism" workshop. You can find her concert schedule at her web site.

Music featured on this program includes the following songs, available at Holly's web site:

I Am Willing
I Ain't Afraid
Hattie & Mattie
Planet Called Home
Foolish Notion

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Holly Near - Singer and Activist
Not afraid of your God - but what you do in the name of your God
Holly talks and sings of what the real problem is - not the God, but what is done by extremist followers.
Holly's current work
Fear-based thinking, and dealing with it, is key to finding a different way forward.
Holly Near
Peace Activism

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Mary Shapiro (not verified) Tue, 10/05/2010 - 13:21
Interesting to listen to an interview fromm 2006 and see with hindsight. I go to vigil at the School of Americas every November and recall seeing Holly Near there that year. Thank you for another great show Mark.

Robert Park (not verified) Thu, 03/27/2008 - 13:21
Great show. I look forward to arranging a rebroadcast of it on WIDE-LP in Madison.

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